Kristin Ray, MD, MS
@krayhsr.bsky.social
Pediatrics + Health Services Research + Informatics
Improving health care system access, outcomes, equity, & family centeredness.
Improving health care system access, outcomes, equity, & family centeredness.
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New report shows that NIH grants fueled $95 billion in economic activity and 407,782 jobs in 2024.
That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved.
Show me a better investment than that.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved.
Show me a better investment than that.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
NIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New Report
National Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New report shows that NIH grants fueled $95 billion in economic activity and 407,782 jobs in 2024.
That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved.
Show me a better investment than that.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved.
Show me a better investment than that.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
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Pretty sad. Just got the email that CZI is canceling the second round of Diversity Leadership Awards. Private industry will definitely not fill the hole that NIH and NSF are leaving. 😢💔
February 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Pretty sad. Just got the email that CZI is canceling the second round of Diversity Leadership Awards. Private industry will definitely not fill the hole that NIH and NSF are leaving. 😢💔
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Tomorrow, I'm doing a webinar for clinicians who want to advocate for Medicaid with their federal elected leaders, as Medicaid faces existential threats.
Clinicians are some of the best possible advocates for Medicaid, and I am really, really good at this. We won't waste your time. 🧵
Clinicians are some of the best possible advocates for Medicaid, and I am really, really good at this. We won't waste your time. 🧵
2/15 at 4PM ET: Congressional Medicaid Advocacy Webinar For Clinicians | Matthew Cortland
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February 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tomorrow, I'm doing a webinar for clinicians who want to advocate for Medicaid with their federal elected leaders, as Medicaid faces existential threats.
Clinicians are some of the best possible advocates for Medicaid, and I am really, really good at this. We won't waste your time. 🧵
Clinicians are some of the best possible advocates for Medicaid, and I am really, really good at this. We won't waste your time. 🧵
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Make no mistake. This is an all-out attack on health in America.
Not only is the EIS vital to controlling infectious disease; it was where a remarkably high fraction of our public health leaders received formative training and experience.
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Not only is the EIS vital to controlling infectious disease; it was where a remarkably high fraction of our public health leaders received formative training and experience.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health
Members of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service were warned Friday that many of them were about to be fired
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February 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Make no mistake. This is an all-out attack on health in America.
Not only is the EIS vital to controlling infectious disease; it was where a remarkably high fraction of our public health leaders received formative training and experience.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
Not only is the EIS vital to controlling infectious disease; it was where a remarkably high fraction of our public health leaders received formative training and experience.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
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Texas is having a measles outbreak and it's growing fast. How big could the outbreak get?
If we assume it stays in Gaines County, an uncontrolled outbreak could still mean up to almost 5000 cases in the next 3 months!
If we assume it stays in Gaines County, an uncontrolled outbreak could still mean up to almost 5000 cases in the next 3 months!
February 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Texas is having a measles outbreak and it's growing fast. How big could the outbreak get?
If we assume it stays in Gaines County, an uncontrolled outbreak could still mean up to almost 5000 cases in the next 3 months!
If we assume it stays in Gaines County, an uncontrolled outbreak could still mean up to almost 5000 cases in the next 3 months!
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Bluetorial: The rationale for the “NIH” indirect cost “plan” is based on misunderstood (unintentional or intentional) accounting and math
The value of real government transparency
The value of real government transparency
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February 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Bluetorial: The rationale for the “NIH” indirect cost “plan” is based on misunderstood (unintentional or intentional) accounting and math
The value of real government transparency
The value of real government transparency
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“Every American has benefited from NIH-supported medical research conducted at medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals nationwide. Every American will be harmed by the undermining (@NIH).” www.aamc.org/news/press-r...
AAMC Statement on Drastic Cuts to NIH-Funded Research
Drastic cuts to NIH-funded research will diminish the nation’s research capacity, slow scientific progress, and deprive patients, families, and communities.
www.aamc.org
February 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“Every American has benefited from NIH-supported medical research conducted at medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals nationwide. Every American will be harmed by the undermining (@NIH).” www.aamc.org/news/press-r...
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🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does.
Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
(1/14)
Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
(1/14)
February 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does.
Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
(1/14)
Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
(1/14)
In Pennsylvania: NIH-funded research contributes
- 2.23 billion in grant funding
- 5.23 billion in economic activity supported
- 2.23 billion in grant funding
- 5.23 billion in economic activity supported
February 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In Pennsylvania: NIH-funded research contributes
- 2.23 billion in grant funding
- 5.23 billion in economic activity supported
- 2.23 billion in grant funding
- 5.23 billion in economic activity supported
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ATTENTION
If you are someone who had an F31-Diversity (or similar) application submitted this cycle, please DM me here, contact me on signal (jeremymberg.78), or email me at [email protected].
I will keep all information confidential.
2/n
If you are someone who had an F31-Diversity (or similar) application submitted this cycle, please DM me here, contact me on signal (jeremymberg.78), or email me at [email protected].
I will keep all information confidential.
2/n
February 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ATTENTION
If you are someone who had an F31-Diversity (or similar) application submitted this cycle, please DM me here, contact me on signal (jeremymberg.78), or email me at [email protected].
I will keep all information confidential.
2/n
If you are someone who had an F31-Diversity (or similar) application submitted this cycle, please DM me here, contact me on signal (jeremymberg.78), or email me at [email protected].
I will keep all information confidential.
2/n
Reposted by Kristin Ray, MD, MS
Reposted by Kristin Ray, MD, MS
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
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If you're in DC, join the protest at the Office of Personnel Management at 1900 E St NW now
Otherwise, there is a mass mobilizing call tonight at 8 pm ET with Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, etc
Otherwise, there is a mass mobilizing call tonight at 8 pm ET with Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, etc
We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible
This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...
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February 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
If you're in DC, join the protest at the Office of Personnel Management at 1900 E St NW now
Otherwise, there is a mass mobilizing call tonight at 8 pm ET with Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, etc
Otherwise, there is a mass mobilizing call tonight at 8 pm ET with Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, etc
“Healthcare delivery includes both people & systems,” Dr. Ray explains. “Our work focuses on understanding & incorporating patients’ lived experiences... to design systems that make it easier to receive care that’s affordable, inclusive & within reach.”
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Helping kids and families find the best path to good and fair healthcare outcomes | New Pittsburgh Courier
Adobe Stock Photo Achieving health equity means making sure everyone gets the resources and care they need to reach their best physical and mental health. Striving to connect people with these resourc...
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November 25, 2024 at 4:36 PM
“Healthcare delivery includes both people & systems,” Dr. Ray explains. “Our work focuses on understanding & incorporating patients’ lived experiences... to design systems that make it easier to receive care that’s affordable, inclusive & within reach.”
newpittsburghcourier.com/2024/11/20/t...
newpittsburghcourier.com/2024/11/20/t...